Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling hills, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was pure, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to look after his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the gales among the lone tree on the hilltop were his constant co-dwellers. Day upon day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. In one such instance out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One day he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The read more scared villagers ran up the hills to help but found no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This trick laughed for a couple of more days. However, one day, a real wolf did come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is hard to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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